Collector & Reseller Glossary

What the jargon actually means — and what it does to resale value. 3,212 terms across 12 categories.

20 terms in Reselling starting with “F” · page 1 of 1

1. fad itemReselling
   This refers to a product that experiences a sudden, intense surge in popularity, often driven by social media trends or fleeting cultural moments. These items can move extremely fast in the market, leading to rapid price
2. fast flippingReselling
   This describes the practice of buying and quickly reselling items, often with the goal of making a rapid profit rather than holding inventory long-term. Fast flippers focus on high-volume, low-margin transactions, capita
3. fast moverReselling
   A fast mover refers to an item within an inventory that sells quickly, often within a short period after listing or acquisition. For resellers, identifying fast movers is crucial for optimizing cash flow and inventory tu
4. FBAReselling
   FBA stands for Fulfillment by Amazon, which is Amazon's logistics service where sellers send their inventory to Amazon's warehouses. Amazon then handles the storage, packing, shipping, and customer service for those item
5. feedback requestsReselling
   These are messages or prompts sellers send to buyers after a transaction is complete, asking the buyer to leave a rating or review of the purchase and the overall experience. For resellers, this is crucial because positi
6. feedback scoreReselling
   This numerical rating system reflects the average satisfaction level of past buyers and sellers on a marketplace platform. It is a crucial metric because it directly influences buyer trust and willingness to purchase fro
7. final value feeReselling
   This is a fee charged by online marketplaces or payment processors, often deducted from the final sale price before you receive your payout. It covers the platform's operational costs, payment processing, and sometimes a
8. flat rateReselling
   This term refers to a fixed shipping cost applied to an order, regardless of the item's actual weight or size, up to a certain limit. For online resellers, offering a flat rate simplifies the checkout process for buyers,
9. flat rate shippingReselling
   This refers to a shipping cost structure where the buyer pays one fixed price regardless of the item's actual weight or dimensions. For online resellers, this is a crucial operational decision that directly impacts profi
10. flea marketReselling
    A flea market is a type of open-air market where vendors sell a wide variety of goods, often secondhand, antiques, or collectible items. For resellers and collectors, these venues are crucial sourcing locations because t
11. flipReselling
    This term refers to the act of buying an item at a lower price with the intention of reselling it later for a higher profit. It is the core activity of many online resellers, involving sourcing undervalued goods and stra
12. flip cycleReselling
    This refers to the complete process of acquiring an item, preparing it for sale, and successfully completing the transaction. It encompasses everything from sourcing the product at a low cost to listing it online, managi
13. flip profitReselling
    This refers to the net financial gain realized when an item is bought at one price and subsequently sold for a higher price. It is the core metric for determining the success of any resale venture. For collectors and res
14. flipping cycleReselling
    This refers to the complete process of acquiring an item, marketing it, and successfully selling it for a profit. It encompasses the entire lifecycle of a resale transaction, from initial sourcing—whether through estate
15. flipping profitReselling
    This term refers to the net financial gain realized when an item is bought at one price and subsequently sold for a higher price. It is the core metric for any reseller, representing the difference between the final sale
16. flipping profit marginReselling
    This refers to the difference between the final selling price of an item and the total cost incurred to acquire and prepare it for sale. It is essentially the net profit you aim to achieve from a single transaction. Calc
17. flipsReselling
    This term refers to the practice of buying an item at a lower price with the intention of reselling it later for a higher profit. It is a core strategy in the resale market, encompassing everything from vintage clothing
18. fraudulent buyerReselling
    A fraudulent buyer is an individual who makes purchases with the intent to deceive the seller, often to steal goods or manipulate the transaction for financial gain. This can manifest as using stolen payment information,
19. free shippingReselling
    This refers to the seller covering the cost of postage and handling when shipping an item to the buyer. For online resellers, offering free shipping is a major competitive advantage because it removes a common barrier to
20. fulfillment centerReselling
    A fulfillment center is a distribution hub where online resellers store, manage, and ship their inventory to customers. Instead of handling packing and shipping from a home office, sellers utilize these professional faci